"It's important to use your wipe from the forehead down to the jaw, so that you don't end up redistributing oil and bacteria around your face and causing breakouts," says Dr. Luftman, who's also a consultant for Simple Skincare.

Dr. Luftman says to leave the worst areas 'til last: "Finish wiping at your nose, as it's one of the grimiest parts of the face." Then throw out the wipe.

Never again will we use a facial wipe in the same way.

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***This article originally appeared on Cosmopolitan.co.uk. Minor edits have been made by the Cosmo.ph editors.